Matthew Sims
**** ****** *****/***. * – Tupelo, MS 38804 – 772-***-**** – ****************@***.***
Objective
Hard working, results driven individual with an extraordinary work ethic seeks a challenging position within your company capable of providing exceptional time management skills and human relations. A proven track record of using my excellent personal, communication and organization skills to model, teach and facilitate students/adults in a learning environment. I’m a team player with excellent communication skills, high quality of work, driven and highly self-motivated. My Strong attention to detail skills, business acumen and an ability to work independently, would help to benefit any organization.
Experience
MARCH 2009 – JUNE 2024
Business Owner Sunrise Landscaping & Tree Service, LLC West Melbourne, Florida
Responsible for creating business contracts for potential customers, providing quotes and preforming the desired work to complete the requested outcome.
Supervised the workers who worked under my leadership, during requested lawn care job
JUNE 1991 – May 2023
Florida High School Athletic Association/NCAA Game Official Melbourne, Florida
I worked with high school, college, and community sports organizations, by officiating competitive youth, high school, college, and amateur sporting events.
Maintained standards of play and ensured the safety of the players, coaches, and fans in attendance.
Monitored and analyzed the actions of players and coaches during contests to detect rules infractions, provided feedback on their strengths and weaknesses, and enforced penalties when necessary.
JUNE 1992 – NOVEMBER 2005
Indian River County Recreation Department – Recreation Leader Vero Beach, Florida
Planning and organizing recreational activities suitable for various age groups
Ensuring safety guidelines are followed during activities
Supervising participants and ensuring they are engaged and participating in activities
Maintaining records and preparing reports on participants and activities
Administering first aid when necessary
Communicating effectively with participants, parents, or caregivers about program details, expectations, and safety protocols
JUNE 1983 – JUNE 1993
United States Army – Combat Signaler
Performs maintenance on basic wire, switchboard, and frequency modulated radio communications equipment and systems.
Plans, supervises, coordinates and provides technical assistance in the installation, operation, management and unit level maintenance of radio, radio teletypewriter, field wire and switchboard communication systems
plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and supervises the employment of integrated communications systems at battalion or higher level, to include determining and identifying subscriber requirements by analyzing the capabilities and limitations of assigned equipment
plans, directs, supervises and manages the operation of various elements of an integrated communications system to include coordinating the resolution of communications difficulties between system elements
Skills
Type 85 words per minute - Team Player - Excellent Time Management Skills
Conflict Management - Public Speaking - Data Analysis - Microsoft Office
Teaching – Creating Press Release
Education
BA – Bachelors in Arts Degree – Exceptional Student Education
Indian River State College Ft. Pierce, FL
Spring 2012 - Present
34 Credit Hours Completed towards BA Degree
AA - Associates in Arts Degree – Education {Elementary/Special}
Indian River State College Ft. Pierce, FL
Completed Coursework – 12/2011
Activities
Football [game official] • Basketball [game official] •Fast-pitch Softball [game official] • DIY
Walking • Traveling
References
Upon Request